GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected